Ricoh GR II vs Samsung PL120

The following is a in depth review of the Ricoh GR II and Samsung PL120, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Ricoh and Samsung. The image resolution of the GR II (16MP) and the PL120 (14MP) is very comparable but the GR II (APS-C) and PL120 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The GR II was unveiled 4 years after the PL120 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Ricoh GR II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung PL120 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GR II scores against the PL120 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Ricoh GR II and Samsung PL120. The full galleries are provided at Ricoh GR II Gallery and Samsung PL120 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Ricoh GR II enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 35mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 251 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Samsung PL120 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Ricoh GR II and Samsung PL120 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the GR II against the PL120.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GR II and PL120 is 89 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GR II and PL120.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GR II having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Ricoh GR II will show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher GR II will have an edge in sensor technology.